Why does this lens body have a zoom rating? If it is only the lens then no optical zoom is applicable.
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the zoom rating may be because there is a small cmos sensor on this Camera, if it were a full frame sensor (as opposed to the small 'crop sensor' the lenses would have a true mm focal length, but because this, and most Digital SLR's under $2,000 use a 'crop sensor' so the camera body will automatically extend the focal length slightly from the lenses focal length.
1972459
This is a "prime lens"- there is no zoom. In general primes are single focal lengths (no zooms) but they are generally better than using a "kit lens" zoom at the same focal length. They are also usually smaller and faster.
1690526
Hi. The lens is a 30mm prime, wich means 30mm is its only focal length, there's no zooming.
1658447
I don't understand why Yahoo is asking me about this lens. Can you tell me?
273018
I ordered a zoom lens. It was not expensive and I could see good use with the lens.I already had a mic from a long time ago so I can 't recommend a mic.
1019320
check the filter size on your lenses. it will say around the front of the lenses. right were it tells you your zoom size. it is not camera make. it is filter size of your lenses.
485164
Dear customer:This lens attaches to the camera body, not the existing lens.
1433609
No. It's a static lens. Think of it like a large body point and shoot, with a really big zoom.
251728
Missy, Please see: http://www.digitalsecrets.net/Sony/AdvancedKnow5-SZ.html It's a bit complicated, but the simple version is that Sony's Smart Zoom tries to limit your digital zoom to a level that doesn't degrade the image quality significantly. Please note that this doesn't have anything to do with optical zoom. It's simply making sure that you don't over-do the digital zoom to the detriment of the image (which is easy to do with some cameras). I don't use digital zoom as I do that cropping in PhotoShop Elements (not too expensive) or Picasa (free).
854405
Look at the price. Seriously these kinds of questions hardly apply. Theres a spherical focusing plane so not everything in the frame can even be in focus. If you want to have fun with a really cheap lens get it. If you want to nitpick don't bother with this.
2012320
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later. It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control. Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
1365511
Since it has both an LCD and an eye viewer, it functions as a DSLR. However, since it is electronic, the image in the viewfinder may or may not result from a prism. Instead, it may be an electronic image. The other major difference comes from the fact that the lens does not dismount from the body. Instead, it offers the remarkable 30x zoom lens capability that you cannot find in any conventional DSLR at any price. Perhaps this answers your question?
38303
Cannot tell specifically. If you want large magnification, you need to insert the object inside the clear plastic area. It is not even half of stated zoom otherwise. It does a decent job for the price.
564302
It is not a full frame lens. It will still function on a non-DX body, it would just crop the image.
165666
because the lens is a medium telephoto, no, and there is no zoom in or out feature I can find. extension cords are available to place the camera farther away.
462294
Are you sure it says that? I've looked over the ad description & I don't see anywhere that it's a zoom lens. The only place I see the word "zoom" was in a customer's question comparing it to their zoom lens. It's definitely not a zoom. It's a single 30mm focal length prime lens that I've enjoyed.
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No optical zoom. Digital zoom but essentially enlarging image. Works with blue iris per other users.